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CREAD
Explorer
Explorer

Can a meeting begin without the host having to sign on and start the meeting?

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Bri
Community Moderator | Employee
Community Moderator | Employee

Hi @CREAD! Yes, that is possible. Here are the instructions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/202828525-Allow-participants-to-join-before-host

 

Hope this helps! 


Bri
Zoom Community Team
Have you heard of Zoom AI Companion?

Hi Bri,

I got this when I  clicked on the  link

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The page you were looking for doesn't exist

yes

maverick2
Newcomer
Newcomer

what do you do 🙄